CheckPFAS

ZIP Code 20132

High Risk
High Risk PFAS Risk Level

PFAS above EPA limits detected

1 compound exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.

9
PFAS Detected
1
Above EPA Limits
1
Water System
270%
Highest % of MCL

Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits

PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 270% of limit
Detected: 10.80 ppt

PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF

VA6107600 High Risk
Water Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
1
State
Virginia
Data Period
2023–2025

PFAS Test Results

CompoundDetectedvs. EPA LimitEPA LimitStatus
PFOA
Perfluorooctanoic acid
10.80ppt
270% of limit
4 ppt⚠ Exceeds MCL
PFHxS
Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
3.40ppt
34% of limit
10 pptBelow limit
lithium
14900.00pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFPeA
Perfluoropentanoic acid
46.60pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHxA
Perfluorohexanoic acid
26.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
6:2 FTS
6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid
17.90pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFBA
Perfluorobutanoic acid
15.20pptNo federal limitUnregulated
PFHpA
Perfluoroheptanoic acid
13.70pptNo federal limitUnregulated
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
PFBSPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid10.40 pptNo federal limit

Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.

UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.

Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.

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